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BT53 WRE

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,901 mi
Last recorded208,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 WRE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 208,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 208,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 208,129 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 206,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 205,330 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 194,306 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 184,148 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 173,364 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 164,124 miles

n/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2017 154,488 miles

Front To rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 146,752 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 137,376 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 128,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 109,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakepipes covered with grease/underseal

Pass 3 Jan 2011 99,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 87,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres approx 3mm

parking brake application slightly uneven

removed satnav base from swept area

Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres approx 3mm

parking brake application slightly uneven

removed satnav base from swept area

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 54,892 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BT53 WRE is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT53 WRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT53 WRE registered?

BT53 WRE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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